Illinois pheasant season 2026-27: dates and free maps

Season dates

North zone, males only: Saturday, November 7, 2026 to Friday, January 8, 2027
Hours sunrise to sunset; 2 a day.
Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
South zone, males only: Saturday, November 7, 2026 to Friday, January 15, 2027
Hours sunrise to sunset; 2 a day.
Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Checked on the agency's site November 6, 2026. Licenses, units, bag limits and shooting hours differ, and dates can vary by unit: the regulations are what count, so read them before you go.

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Cartahaven is not affiliated with or endorsed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Season dates come from the agency pages linked above.